[NFB-Hams] planning for ham radio classes

[Christine Grassman]

Good morning. I am currently taking a Technician class, but would love more instruction time given my busy schedule. Speaking of that busy schedule, it starts most days at 6:30 AM, so I would appreciate a slightly earlier time or weekends. 
Christine


> On Jul 22, 2021, at 11:50 PM, D. Curtis Willoughby via NFB-Hams <nfb-hams at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It looks like all is in order now, for us to plan our ham
> classes.
> 
> I propose we begin by holding something of a planning session.
> Anyone who wants to attend the classes is welcome to attend,
> as well as anyone who is willing to help.
> 
> We must first determine when to hold this session, as well as
> the classes.  I am available on week ends, as well as Tuesday
> evenings, and perhaps at other times.
> 
> I am thinking we should meet for about an hour at a time,
> when most folks are available.  The time I would suggest is
> between 7:00 and 8:00 P.M. mountain time, which translates to
> 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. Eastern and 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. pacific.  If this
> is not satisfactory, please suggest something else.
> 
> Someone suggested we begin with some information about radio,
> and ham radio specifically, so folks can make a final decision
> about whether ham radio is what they want to invest their time
> and money into, and then begin the study for the technician
> class license, the first license.
> 
> I am including some of the relevant messages that have
> gotten us thus far.
> 
> If Tuesday is ok, we might begin on July 27th, but I suspect
> August 3rd is more likely.  Tell us when you want to start.
> 
> When I receive enough replies, I will issue a Zoom invite.
> 
> 73
> D. Curtis Willoughby--ka0vba
> 
> Thank you to Corbb, and the rest of the board:
> 
>> From Corbb O'Connor via NFB-Hams
>> Mail sent 21 Jul 2021 22:05
> 
>> Hey Curtis,
> 
>> That sounds like a great idea, and the board stands ready to help you however we can.
>> Please keep us posted!
> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jul 12, 2021, at 8:52 PM, D. Curtis Willoughby via NFB-Hams
> <nfb-hams at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello, NFB hams:
>> 
>> It looks like several folks are interested in ham classes.
>> I started a technician class last summer, and we got a new tech
>> from it. We followed that up with a general class and,
>> while the student has not yet passed his general test, we
>> have gone through all the questions and he is continuing to study.
>> 
>> Thanks to AD5AQ for his help and his modified question pools.
>> 
>> I would be willing to do this again, but I would like to
>> have some help.
>> 
>> I have a professional Zoom license, that I am willing to use
>> for the purpose, provided the class does not conflict with
>> the other meetings I carry. One thing I lack is a host
>> or two.
>> 
>> Jim Shaffer and perhaps others, you could help out when I
>> get stumped on a technical question.
>> 
>> The others of you could help out, too by taking turns with
>> handling some of the questions.
> 
> You could also volunteer to be host(s).  We can do it without
> a separate host, but it leaves us vulnerable to being jammed.
>> 
>> I would also be willing to carry a code class, but am not
>> willing to lead it.
>> 
>> 73
>> D. Curtis Willoughby--ka0vba
>> 
> 
> 
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